Cardinal de Richelieu Rose Bushes Trees 'Red Falstaff' is a sport

'Red Falstaff' is a sport of the famous Falstaff that has become more popular than its parent

but most people hard prune it every spring to get the most attractive new foliage

In a very harsh winter the leaves may look slightly tired

struck by Eros' golden arrow

with a mellow bittersweet flavour of vintage quality

Cardinal de Richelieu Rose Bushes Trees 'Red Falstaff' is a sportCardinal de Richelieu Rose Bushes Cardinal de Richelieu shrub roses are gallica roses, old roses that add a touch of class to any border. The blooms are some of the darkest of all roses; the colour begins as a mauve pink bud, before blooming and turning a deep rich purple. The flowers themselves are beautifully formed and sit dotted around amongst deep glossy green, bushy foliage. The scent is that of a classic rose, making Cardinal de Richelieu roses